Question
Chemistry Question on Nomenclature Of Organic Compounds
The correct IUPAC name of the following compound is:
Fig.
A
4-methyl-2-nitro-5-oxohept-3-enal
B
4-methyl-5-oxo-2-nitrohept-3-enal
C
4-methyl-6-nitro-3-oxohept-4-enal
D
6-formyl-4-methyl-2-nitrohex-3-enal
Answer
4-methyl-6-nitro-3-oxohept-4-enal
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is (C) : 4-methyl-6-nitro-3-oxohept-4-enal
Fig.
4-methyl-6-nitro-3-oxohept-4-enal